Hey guys - I test rode the Sequoia(base model) and loved it. I ordered the Elite and should have it in about a week. There were no '05 models so I'll get an '06. I spent about 15 or 20 minutes on it with no problems with back or neck. I realize I will have to spend some time on to really get used to it though and that I might have a little pain untill then. I was on the ORC for about 10 minutes and was uncomfortable. The Sequoia was a much better fit (I'm 6ft and 165lbs - the bike is a large) and is easier on my bank account. It handled great and was a pretty smooth ride. I didn't want to get off of it. I'm not a racer but I do want to do some 50k,100k and 100mile rides and think this bike is going to be what I need. My LBS (I'm going to give them a plug - Ronnie at Midtown Bike Shop in Tulsa, OK) gave me a pretty good deal and worked with me. He is going to put on Armadillo tires, will put on a Specialized computer and a water bottle holder thing - all at no cost. He did want to know if I wanted to stay with the stock size of tire-25 or if I wanted 23 or 28. What do you guys think? So far I told him the 25's but I don't know anything about it. I've read that some guys didn't like the seat because they said it was too soft. It felt fine to me but Ronnie said we could change it out if I didn't like it. The bike I rode had the suspension seat post and I seemed to kind of liked it but the Elite will have a solid post. Any feed back? I've also read some guys had problems with spokes breaking on older models. Ronnie said he has not seen that problem. Any feed back? Thanks guys for all your in put - it has been a big help. I'm new to this but I love it.